# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033180046` · 03/27/2003 · Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties
- **Mine:** [3300156](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3300156)
## Narrative

MOTOR MECHANIC, EE WAS CHANGING THE REAR DOOR SEAL ON THE VAC TRUCK ON 3/27/03, AND REPORTED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER TRYING TO FORCE THE SEAL IN PLACE. HE HAS BEEN WORKING THRU THE DISCOMF ORT WITH 1ST AID AND PERSONAL MEASURES, UNTIL 11/7/03 WHEN MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAME NECESSARY, WITH PT, AND RESTRICTED OVERHEAD USE OF RIGHT ARM TEMPORARILY. THIS BECAME A REPETITIVE OVEREXER

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*